Jewish Life and Culture

Judaism's Most Important Ideas (that you can apply to your life)Through dialogue and text study, explore many of the main concepts of Judaism that are applicable to our lives with Ilana Horowitz Ratner. Students’ interest and experience will determine the direction of the class.When: Thursdays • SEPT. 10, 17, 24 • 7-8:30 pmFee: Free for members / $10 CommunityClass size limited. Pre-registration required

Introduction to JudaismIn partnership with the Cleveland Board of Rabbis Explore Jewish observance of the holidays and life-cycle events, major periods in Jewish history, and significant Jewish concepts through lecture, engaging text study, meaningful dialogue, and exploration in the community.Class will be taught in three – six week blocks with a different rabbinic instructor for each block. Students may join the class at the beginning of each section.When: Thursdays • 7-9 PM PART I: OCT 29 – DEC 10 PART II: JAN 7 – FEB 11 PART III: FEB 19 – MAR 24Fee: $180 Members / $200 Individual / $250 Couples

I DO I DO! Jewish Wedding Customs & RitualsKetubah, Bedeken, Yichud…Marriage Contract, Veiling Ceremony, Seclusion… Jewish weddings are filled with an array of beautiful and meaningful traditions and rituals that can be integrated into even the most modern wedding. Engaged couples will explore these rituals, ask questions and share experiences with each other in order to add meaning to their own upcoming nuptials. Led by Nancy Zimmerman. Co-sponsored by JHUBWhen: Wednesday, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 • 7:30-9 pm (4 SESSIONS)Fee: $20 Member Couple / $30 Community Couple

The Art of Torah: Bereshit, In the BeginningLearn and discuss the weekly parasha and explore the themes through and artistic lens; color, motif, and design. Experiment with a range of techniques allowing room for play, creativity, and fun. This is a great way to build your Self-to Text relationship! Instructor: Cheryl StoneWhen: Wednesday • 7-8:30 PM SECTION ONE: OCT. 7, 14, 21, 28 SECTION TWO: NOV. 4, 11, 18 DEC. 2Fee: $50 Member / $65 CommunityPrice per section (includes all art supplies)

Chopped! The Art of Israeli Salad MakingDistinguished by the tiny diced tomatoes and cucumbers, Israeli salad is described as the “most well knownnational dish of Israel.” Come together to learn the art of making this delicious salad from expert Israelis and hear their stories. Connect with friends old and new, enjoy a delicious evening and come home with your own Israeli salad making knife.When: Sunday, November 1 • 5-7 pmFee: $10 Member / $15 Community

Fall 2015 HaMakom

Rosh Chodesh: Rhythm of the Months Walking MeditationJoin us on the first morning of every Hebrew month as we spend time outdoors to reflect on the cycles of nature, the rhythms of the Jewish calendar.When: Aug 16 (Elul), Sept 14 (Tishrei), Oct 14 (Cheshvan), Nov 13 (Kislev), Dec 13 (Tevet) • 7:30 amWhere: Horseshoe Lake, Shaker Heights (meet on the bridge at the lake outlet west end of the lake)Fee: Free, no pre-registration requiredFor info contact Kirby Date, kdate@sbcglobal.net

Foundations of Jewish Mindfulness: Teshuvah/Returning: The Mechanics of Jewish Mindfulness MeditationRabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell from the Institute for Jewish SpiritualityLearn and experience the process of Jewish Mindfulness Meditation with an eye towards one of the fundamental spiritual orientations of the Seasons of Awe, teshuvah/returning. Teshuvah can occur on multiple levels of our experience - ethically, behaviorally, and spiritually. In our meditation we train in our ability to return moment after moment, to intentional, wakeful experience of this present moment.This is the first of three Jewish mindfulness workshops being offered this year.